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Valentine’s’ theme at Playgroup!

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Cabbie21 Tue 11-Feb-25 14:49:16

Am I alone in thinking this is a tad ridiculous? One of the local playgroups is advertising a Valentine’s Day them for their activities on Friday.
I can only think it must be the sort of group where the Mums stay with their children and the craft , songs etc are for the Mums’ benefit. It is hardly relevant for a 2 year old.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 11-Feb-25 16:50:08

Our now AC had Valentine’s Day themed arts and crafts in nursery/pre school (state and private).

Our GC the same including the two youngest who are currently in reception class.

It’s not as if they will be unaware, the shops have been full of Valentine’s promotional tatt goods immediately Christmas was over.

Cabbie21 Tue 11-Feb-25 16:44:59

NonGrannyMoll

Cabbie21

This is not Pedants’ Corner. Yes I can see there is an error in the title, but what about the topic? Those apostrophes are correct. Any thoughts on the topic, NotGrannyMoll?

I've addressed the topic (sent 15 seconds before you sent this comment). My first comment was meant to be light-hearted - maybe I should have added a wink, so I apologise for any offence caused. Please don't be so defensive.

No offence taken, NonGrannyMoll. You and I seem to be in agreement on the topic! We are in the minority.

V3ra Tue 11-Feb-25 16:13:00

One little girl I looked after years ago used to scribble all over her arms in biro, given half a chance.
She was copying her mummy's tattoos... 🤷

NonGrannyMoll Tue 11-Feb-25 16:04:47

loopyloo

Only 1 apostrophe's wrong surely?

Yes!

escaped Tue 11-Feb-25 16:02:06

Agree with many of you.
I think I could get a lot of mileage out of a themed Valentine's Day for little kids - Art, Singing, biscuit making etc. They don't need to understand the origins of the day, just to have fun with sensory activities. ❤️

ViceVersa Tue 11-Feb-25 15:50:37

And what 'children' are getting tattoos?

ViceVersa Tue 11-Feb-25 15:50:10

OldFrill

Super, sure my children did this decades ago.

Yes, mine did too.

loopyloo Tue 11-Feb-25 15:42:52

Only 1 apostrophe's wrong surely?

OldFrill Tue 11-Feb-25 15:42:32

Super, sure my children did this decades ago.

Ziggy62 Tue 11-Feb-25 15:36:47

I worked in nurseries and playgroup over 25 years ago, we always had this as a theme. We made cards to send home, talked about the colours pink and red, made buns/cakes/biscuits

Really don't see the harm

NonGrannyMoll Tue 11-Feb-25 15:15:47

Cabbie21

This is not Pedants’ Corner. Yes I can see there is an error in the title, but what about the topic? Those apostrophes are correct. Any thoughts on the topic, NotGrannyMoll?

I've addressed the topic (sent 15 seconds before you sent this comment). My first comment was meant to be light-hearted - maybe I should have added a wink, so I apologise for any offence caused. Please don't be so defensive.

Rula Tue 11-Feb-25 15:11:45

As for the topic I can't see any problem.

They'll probably be crafting hearts and flowers 💐

At that age they won't suddenly start thinking of romance.

They'll be fine

Jaxjacky Tue 11-Feb-25 15:09:43

On no, apostrophe police!
Good grief

Georgesgran Tue 11-Feb-25 15:09:33

What is your objection Cabbie.

I think it’s harmless. My 3 year old DGS2 has already made a Valentine card for his Mummy at Nursery. It gives the little ones a craft/making task, no different from the Easter, Mothers/Fathers Day, or Christmas cards they make and bring home.

DGS1 (7) has a Valentine Ball for an hour after school - the £2 a ticket is going towards school funds.

Cabbie21 Tue 11-Feb-25 15:09:31

I agree with all the items on your list, NonGrannyMoll. Thank you.

Cabbie21 Tue 11-Feb-25 15:08:00

Cross posted

Rula Tue 11-Feb-25 15:07:27

Rogue apostrophe detected!

NonGrannyMoll Tue 11-Feb-25 15:04:52

Cabbie21

NonGrannyMoll, please explain.

Look at the heading.

Cabbie21 Tue 11-Feb-25 15:04:38

This is not Pedants’ Corner. Yes I can see there is an error in the title, but what about the topic? Those apostrophes are correct. Any thoughts on the topic, NotGrannyMoll?

NonGrannyMoll Tue 11-Feb-25 15:04:23

I think a lot of stuff that's pushed at kids now isn't particularly appropriate. My personal list:
Make-up for little girls
Pink, pink and more pink for little girls
Provocative clothing for girls under the age of consent
Piercings/tattoos for any child under the age of consent
Hints at romance (eg, Valentine's Day) for pre-teens
Hallowe'en without telling them exactly what they're celebrating
And so forth... Children are not "small people"! We're supposed to be the adults, for crying out loud!

Cabbie21 Tue 11-Feb-25 15:01:10

NonGrannyMoll, please explain.

Cabbie21 Tue 11-Feb-25 15:00:08

?

BigBertha1 Tue 11-Feb-25 14:59:30

Sigh!

NonGrannyMoll Tue 11-Feb-25 14:56:03

Cabbie21

Theme, not them

The apostrophes were OK, then?

Cabbie21 Tue 11-Feb-25 14:50:36

Theme, not them